Upcoming Classes

M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater boasts six levels of improv comedy classes, a stand up comedy curriculum, and writing workshops for both stage and screen. They are all taught by some of the best instructors in the area. In addition, we offer classes for children and teenagers, and lots of special elective comedy classes with guest instructors from around Los Angeles.

Our teachers are all experienced instructors who have worked as professional actors and comedians in Los Angeles and around the world. Training in improv, stand up, and comedy writing is valuable for actors and non-actors alike. It looks good on a résumé and can help you become more comfortable and confident in your everyday life. So join our community, get out of your comfort zone, and let’s have fun together!

Improv

Courses begin every 8 weeks

FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
These courses are designed to give students a basic overview of the art of improvisation. Students may start start at A or B.

Fundamentals A: Intro to Improv (Meets on Wedesdays)
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Fundamentals B: Character (Meets on Sundays and Wednesdays)
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Fundamentals C: Long Form (Meets on Tuesdays)
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CORE PROGRAM
These classes are designed to give students a strong understanding of the art of improvisation through focus on the core principles.

CORE 1: Listening
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CORE 2: Pattern
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CORE 3: Believeability
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CORE 4: Play
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CORE 5: The Harold
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CORE 6: Ensemble
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STAND UP & SKETCH

Intro to Stand Up
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Advanced Stand Up: Punchlines and Paychecks
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Sketch Level 1: Character & Premise
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YOUTH & TEEN

Youth Improv Class
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Teen Improv Class
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Youth Improv Summer Camp
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Teen Improv Summer Camp
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SPECIAL ELECTIVES

Aaron Krebs Wine Intro Class
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IMPROV Audition Workshop with Bryce Wissel
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The Scene: Advanced Techniques for Stronger Scenework
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Let Your Character Do The Work
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Let’s Be Honest About Stage Anxiety
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Westside IMPROV Workouts
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